LAOAG CITY—The provincial government of Ilocos Norte announced that an initial amount of PHP300 million is ready for release for the payment of lots for the expansion of the Laoag International Airport this year. Lawyer Athena Nicolette Pilar, acting general manager of the Metro Ilocos Norte Council (MINC), assured the payment of lots based on appraised value will be given to lot owners as soon as all the documentary requirements such as proof of ownership have been complied with. “We have a directive from the governor to protect the interest of the lot owners at all cost. That is why we conducted a public consultation with them last weekend to explain all the needed requirements and the importance of expanding the Laoag airport. Those who completed the requirements of the land acquisition to the provincial government will be paid this week,” Pilar said in a media interview. “We were assured to get our check payment five days after submission of complete documents,” said Fernando
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